every day young men and women

Take a pledge to protect our country and do so with the understanding they may be in combat and harms way at a moments notice.

They do so without a public announcement, no espn, TD, no fanfare of any source. So why do these young men want to be on stage, simply to accounce their choice of where they will play a game, make a commitment and go on with your life. why all the fuss about announcing on ESPN, UA game or any other outlet.

re: every day young men and women(Posted by SpencerRob on 12/10/12 at 11:43 am to Stingray)

Obviously D1 athletes are extremely rare, but your statement that anyone can join the military is incorrect - approximately 75% of the 17-24 population would not qualify for military service. Even fewer can withstand the demands of maintaining membership.